Domestic Violence & Tenancy in NSW (resources)
TRAINING: Domestic violence and Tenancy in NSW |
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The resources below complement our community worker training on this topic. |
Live webinar date: 19 October 2022 The recording of this webinar will be available by booking a place or with an annual subscription. |
Where and when does this information apply? The information below only applies to NSW (Australia). This information was last checked on 19 October 2022.
FACS?
The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) is now the Department of Communities and Justice or DCJ. The information here still refers to "FACS".
Information & services
- It Stops Here - Safer Pathway
https://www.women.nsw.gov.au/programs/safer-pathway
- Rent Choice Start Safely
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/factsheets/start-safely
- Start Safely Subsidy
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/policies/private-rental-assistance-subsidy-policy
- Staying Home Leaving Violence program
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/services-and-support/programs/staying-home-leaving-violence
- Domestic Violence & Renting: Know Your Rights fact sheet, Women's Legal Service NSW
https://www.askloisnsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WLS-Know-Your-Rights_flyer_v2-copy.pdf
- Domestic violence and tenancy fact sheet
https://tenants.org.au/factsheet-12-domestic-violence
- FACS online information
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence
- FACS: Support to find a home
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/families/children/homelessness
- FACS: We're here to help with housing
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing
- Domestic Violence Line 1800 65 64 63
https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline
- Women's Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Program 1800 WDVCAS (1800 938 227)
https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/community-partnerships/womens-domestic-violence-court-advocacy-program
Domestic Violence Termination Notice (DVTN)
- Sample text for the notice:
https://www.tenants.org.au/sample/termination-domestic-violence
Information for professionals
Tenancy advice
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Tenants advice and advocacy services in all parts of NSW provide free, confidential advice
www.tenants.org.au -
Legal Aid can give free, confidential advice on tenancy
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/legal-aid-nsw-offices
RLC Powerpoint presentation
RLC's Powerpoint presentation for the October 2022 webinar is below.
Powerpoint file for this webinar
(14.09 MB)